Labor

Every American deserves the right to join a union, and union workers consistently earn more on average than those who don’t. For everyday people, their labor is more than just a paycheck. It is their livelihood and should be treated with respect. Ensuring that workers have a voice on the job is essential to building a fair and balanced economy.

Gig workers, like drivers for Uber Eats, GrubHub, and DoorDash, should also have the right to unionize and receive fair pay for their labor. Expanding the right to form unions and collectively bargain gives all workers the power to negotiate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. It helps level the playing field and ensures that people aren’t exploited simply because they work in nontraditional or emerging industries.

We also need to protect workers from intimidation or threats when they unionize or go on strike, strengthen child labor laws, and increase penalties for wage theft. By taking these steps, we can create a workplace where every worker, no matter their job or industry, is treated fairly, compensated properly, and able to work with dignity, safety, and respect.